Q. Consider the following statements about Jainism:
1.Neminatha is considered to be the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
2.Parsvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, believed in the eternity of ‘matter’.
3.Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, is hailed as ‘Nirgrantha’.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 2 and 3 are correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: Adinath/Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara (supreme preacher) and establisher of the Ikshvaku dynasty. Ajita was the second Tirthankara and Neminatha was the twenty-second Tirthankara.
Statement 2 is correct: Parsvanatha: According to Jaina tradition, the twenty-third Tirthankara, Parsvanatha, was the son of King Asvasena of Varanasi and Queen Vama. Parsvanatha believed in the eternity of ‘matter’.
Statement 3 is correct: Titles given to Mahavira: He was later known as ‘Mahavira’ (the supreme hero) or ‘Jina’ (the conqueror). He was also hailed as ‘Nirgrantha’.
